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Weather & Climate in Sunray, TX
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sunray enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 17.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 3,504 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 56.5°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,504 ft (1,068 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,620/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.0184°N, 101.8245°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Sherman County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rick Husband Amarillo International (AMA) 56 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 30.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 24.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 1.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
50 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Apr 14, 2021 | 34 km NNE of Skellytown, Texas | M4.3 | 76 km | 8 km |
| Dec 16, 2000 | 19 km N of Amarillo, Texas | M3.9 | 69 km | 5 km |
| Aug 17, 2000 | 18 km N of Amarillo, Texas | M3.9 | 70 km | 5 km |
| Mar 17, 2022 | 13 km SSW of Clayton, New Mexico | M3.8 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Jun 19, 2002 | 19 km NE of Clayton, New Mexico | M3.7 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Feb 18, 2006 | 17 km WNW of Fritch, Texas | M3.5 | 39 km | 5 km |
| Mar 25, 1996 | 25 km WSW of Channing, Texas | M3.5 | 84 km | 5 km |
| Mar 31, 2022 | 8 km S of Clayton, New Mexico | M3.4 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Aug 14, 2023 | 15 km NE of Amarillo, Texas | M3.4 | 79 km | 7 km |
| Aug 12, 2012 | 13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas | M3.3 | 72 km | 5 km |
| Aug 7, 2000 | Texas Panhandle region | M3.3 | 70 km | 5 km |
| Feb 4, 2010 | 23 km N of Adrian, Texas | M3.3 | 93 km | 2 km |
| Sep 29, 1993 | 30 km NNE of Nara Visa, New Mexico | M3.3 | 105 km | 5 km |
| Nov 30, 1993 | 29 km NNE of Nara Visa, New Mexico | M3.3 | 110 km | 5 km |
| Jan 6, 2014 | 31 km E of Logan, New Mexico | M3.3 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Sep 24, 2003 | 10 km NE of Amarillo, Texas | M3.3 | 83 km | 5 km |
| May 10, 2021 | 13 km W of Channing, Texas | M3.2 | 70 km | 3 km |
| Apr 27, 1998 | 14 km SW of Boys Ranch, Texas | M3.2 | 81 km | 5 km |
| Feb 2, 2015 | 15 km ENE of Amarillo, Texas | M3.1 | 81 km | 4 km |
| Aug 7, 2000 | Texas Panhandle region | M3.0 | 70 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
568 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 4 fatalities, 216 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 8, 1995 | EF4 | 93 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 27, 1992 | EF4 | 39 km | 20.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 18, 1982 | EF4 | 9 km | 88.0 mi | 0 |
| May 18, 1977 | EF4 | 87 km | 38.6 mi | 0 |
| Jun 9, 1971 | EF4 | 1 km | 5.9 mi | 0 |
| Jun 9, 1971 | EF4 | 47 km | 15.9 mi | 0 |
| Jun 15, 2023 | EF3 | 99 km | 6.3 mi | 3 |
| Nov 16, 2015 | EF3 | 100 km | 10.9 mi | 0 |
| May 29, 2001 | EF3 | 80 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| May 5, 1993 | EF3 | 67 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 27, 1992 | EF3 | 37 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 1990 | EF3 | 72 km | 14.0 mi | 0 |
| May 25, 1987 | EF3 | 43 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| May 25, 1987 | EF3 | 75 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| May 19, 1982 | EF3 | 90 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| May 19, 1982 | EF3 | 100 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| May 9, 1982 | EF3 | 99 km | 8.2 mi | 0 |
| Oct 17, 1971 | EF3 | 97 km | 2.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 5, 1971 | EF3 | 29 km | 4.7 mi | 0 |
| May 27, 1962 | EF3 | 87 km | 4.5 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: WINDY DEUCE (145,907 acres, 2024).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2024 | WINDY DEUCE | 145,907 | 58 km |
| 2016 | CRUTCH | 45,052 | 78 km |
| 2017 | RANKIN RANCH ROAD | 37,706 | 91 km |
| 2011 | CRAWFORD RANCH | 27,493 | 33 km |
| 2017 | DUMAS COMPLEX | 26,155 | 74 km |
| 2022 | LITTLE HIGHLINE | 24,152 | 65 km |
| 2021 | NORTH 207 | 24,103 | 74 km |
| 2011 | WILLOW CREEK SOUTH COMPLEX | 23,204 | 76 km |
| 2006 | FAIN PLANT FIRE | 22,485 | 51 km |
| 2011 | SO CLOSE | 17,102 | 63 km |
| 2011 | 296 | 16,769 | 77 km |
| 2006 | OLDHAM BOYS RANCH | 14,332 | 50 km |
| 2018 | COUNTY LINE | 14,126 | 51 km |
| 2017 | LIT RANCH | 13,721 | 58 km |
| 2017 | BOWERS RANCH | 13,532 | 67 km |
| 2011 | PRITCHARD | 11,547 | 81 km |
| 2020 | JACKALOPE | 11,529 | 96 km |
| 2018 | OLD MUDDY RD | 11,146 | 66 km |
| 2021 | PARKER CREEK | 10,933 | 56 km |
| 2016 | CHISUM RANCH | 10,851 | 84 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 0.4 in |
Sunray has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 36°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.8") and January the driest (0.4").